An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
A favorite of Plinkit expert and pediatric occupational therapist, Shannon White. Lacing cards develop finger dexterity (important for handwriting control...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Can you stack a log…using a stick?! Strategy + fun in a small footprint. A unique approach to improving spatial...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Life-size! A next-level version of the classic table-top game that everyone wants to try. (But we especially love how it...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...